4.3

M4.3 Earthquake near Kepulauan Babar, IndonesiaNovember 8, 2025

2025-11-08 20:15:53 UTC (2025-11-08) · approx. 5:15 AM UTC+9 local

MagnitudeM4.3(mb)
Time20:15 UTC5:15 AM UTC+9
Depth128.2 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates-7.044°, 129.604°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On November 8, 2025 at 20:15 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 intermediate depth earthquake struck near Kepulauan Babar, Indonesia, at a depth of 128.2 km and coordinates -7.0442°, 129.6041°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 558 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at -7.04°, 129.60°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.3 mb
Depth
128.2 km
intermediate depth
Location
-7.0442°N
129.6041°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000rmad
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
284
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
60.0°
Min Station Distance
2.523°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-29 22:05:33 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Kepulauan Babar, Indonesia?

The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck near Kepulauan Babar, Indonesia on November 8, 2025 at 20:15 UTC had a depth of 128.2 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

What should I do after an earthquake?

If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000rmad). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, November 8, 2025). M4.3 Earthquake near Kepulauan Babar, IndonesiaNovember 8, 2025. Retrieved May 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rmad/